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The uncertainty of the Iran war is disrupting business in the world’s largest markets

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The uncertainty of the Iran war is disrupting business in the world's largest markets

Open this photo in the gallery: A person looks at an electronic stock board showing a chart of Japan’s Nikkei index at a stock exchange Monday, March 23, 2026, in Tokyo.Eugene Hoshiko / The Associated Press The Iran war has caused turmoil across financial markets, leaving some investors and market makers reluctant to take risks, … Read more

Economists warn that the price of gasoline may decrease due to tailgating.

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Men in suits speak at a press conference

Motorists will pay up to 26.3 cents on every liter of fuel they buy for three months, but some economists warn it could ultimately leave Australians worse off. Treasurer Jim Chalmers today marked the government’s decision to temporarily cut fuel tax to ease the cost of living, predicting it will reduce the cost of a … Read more